Finance & Accounting Internships

Overview

Finance and accounting professionals help organizations make informed decisions, manage risk and achieve long-term financial success. While academic study provides a strong understanding of financial principles, practical experience is essential for developing the technical and commercial skills employers value.

Our International Finance & Accounting Internship Program connects students, graduates and aspiring finance professionals with carefully selected host organizations around the world. Every internship is tailored to your interests, experience and career aspirations, giving you the opportunity to contribute to meaningful financial projects while learning from experienced professionals.

If you're interested in investment management, corporate finance, accounting, auditing, financial analysis or FinTech, we'll help you find an internship that supports your professional development and prepares you for the next stage of your career.

Why choose this industry

Finance and accounting are at the centre of every successful organization. From analysing investments and managing budgets to supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring financial compliance, finance professionals play a vital role across every industry.

A finance and accounting internship provides the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a professional environment while developing practical analytical, commercial and technical skills. Working alongside experienced professionals allows you to gain insight into how organizations evaluate financial performance, manage risk and plan for future growth.

Whether your ambition is to work in investment banking, corporate finance, accounting, financial planning, auditing or FinTech, practical experience can help you build the confidence, technical expertise and professional network needed to launch your career.

Responsibilities

Many of our finance and accounting interns contribute to projects such as:

• Assisting with financial analysis and business performance reporting
• Conducting market, industry and investment research
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities
• Preparing financial models, reports and presentations
• Analysing financial data to identify trends and opportunities
• Assisting with investment and portfolio research where appropriate
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Assisting with reconciliations and financial record management
• Supporting audit and compliance activities
• Assisting with cash flow monitoring and financial controls
• Contributing to process improvement across finance teams

Throughout your internship, you'll work alongside experienced finance and accounting professionals while developing the analytical, commercial and technical skills valued across the financial services industry.

Typical roles

Every internship placement is tailored to your interests, experience and host organization. Previous interns have supported finance teams across investment firms, consultancies, accounting practices and fast-growing businesses, in roles such as:

• Investment Banking Associate
• Corporate Finance Associate
• Financial Planning & Analysis Associate
• Investment Research Associate
• Private Equity Associate
• Accounting Associate
• Audit Associate
• Financial Analyst Associate
• Tax Associate
• Treasury Associate
• Risk & Compliance Associate

Whether you're interested in investment banking, corporate finance, accounting or financial analysis, we'll match you with an internship that helps you develop practical skills and commercial experience.

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Why choose The Intern Group

Choosing the right internship is about more than finding a placement, it's about finding an experience that helps you achieve your long-term career goals. When you join The Intern Group's award-winning internship program, you'll benefit from:

A personalised internship matching process
One-to-one career coaching
Professional development workshops
Ongoing support throughout your program
Access to our 15,000+ global alumni community

From your first conversation with our team through to completing your internship, we're here to support your personal and professional development.

Learn more about why The Intern Group is the best choice for a finance & accounting internship >

Hear from our finance & accounting alumni

Hear directly from previous interns who have gained practical experience in finance and accounting roles around the world. Discover how their internships helped them develop technical skills, build confidence and prepare for future careers in finance.

Sonia Chen

University of Sydney | Interned in New York, USA

"As a business analyst intern, I helped prepare the quarterly report for the company and also the investment memo. I conducted market research and the street research and attended client meetings and also I did due diligence for the companies that we were about to invest in or we were interested in. I gained more understanding for the US economy because I had to prepare a report about that. I got the chance to directly interact with the founders of various startups and I found that very valuable"

Brianna Poon

University of Texas - Dallas | Interned in Hong Kong

"I was able to enhance my financial literacy as well as gaining hands-on experience... I met many amazing people, especially in Hong Kong. I definitely had an amazing experience here, and I highly recommend you participate in this program. Not only do you get the internship but you also get to go to social events every week...The friends you make and the people you meet here, definitely it's a great experience and doing all the events with them together definitely form you as a person and it's great."

Available destinations

Finance is a global industry, with professionals working across international markets, multinational organizations and leading financial institutions. Depending on your career goals, you can complete your internship in leading financial centres including:

• London
• New York
• Hong Kong
• Tokyo
• Dublin
• Madrid
• Melbourne
• Bangkok
• Medellín
• Online

Each destination offers unique financial sectors, industries and professional opportunities, allowing you to broaden your commercial perspective while building an international network.

Program options

In-person International Finance & Accounting Internship
Combine first-class professional experience and cultural immersion with a finance and accounting internship abroad in one of our 9 destinations around the world. Every year, 2,000+ ambitious professionals advance their careers in exciting global cities through hands-on experience in the financial and business sectors.

Remote Finance & Accounting Internship
Strengthen your CV and grow your professional network from anywhere in the world with a remote finance and accounting internship. The greatest advantage of a remote internship is the flexibility to gain real-world industry experience on your own schedule. You just need your laptop and a strong interest in finance, accounting, and business operations.

Digital Nomad Finance & Accounting Internship
Work remotely while exploring an exciting international destination through our digital nomad internship program. Gain experience in finance and accounting while traveling, immersing yourself in new cultures, and living like a local, combining career development with flexibility and adventure.

Career advancement training

Finance and accounting interns on our programs benefit from career advancement tools before, during, and after their internship experience. These resources are designed to help you prepare for your internship, maximize your experience while interning internationally (either in-person or remotely), and confidently present your experience to future employers.

You’ll receive training through videos, podcasts, articles, quizzes, and projects, and will earn a certificate upon completion. Topics include critical thinking, professional communication, teamwork, digital technology, leadership, professionalism, career management, and global and cultural fluency - all highly transferable skills that will support your development in finance and accounting careers.

You’ll also gain access to our CV improvement tools, along with exclusive workshops tailored to professional careers, including interview preparation sessions, CV review workshops, networking guidance, and LinkedIn optimization workshops.

Once you’ve completed your international finance and accounting internship with us, you’ll have the opportunity to receive guidance on your next career steps from experienced career coaches. We’re proud to work with industry experts who can help you navigate topics such as presenting your international internship experience, LinkedIn branding, salary negotiations, interview strategies, and other career-related topics.

Example host organizations

Finance professionals support organizations of every size, helping businesses make informed decisions, manage risk and drive growth. Through our global network of host organizations, interns gain practical experience working alongside finance professionals in a variety of specialist environments.

Previous interns have gained experience with organizations such as:

These organizations represent the type of finance and business environments where previous interns have developed valuable commercial experience. Because every internship is personalized, we can't guarantee placement with one specific organization. We do guarantee an internship offer within your primary or secondary career field, ensuring you'll gain relevant experience aligned with your long-term career goals.

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Career outcomes

The impact of our finance internship program extends well beyond the internship itself. According to our alumni outcomes survey, 82% of respondents secured their first full-time role in the same career field as their international internship, while 98% said the experience strengthened their CV or gave them a competitive advantage in job applications. Learn more about the value of our international internship programs by watching our of our finance alumni's stories below and watching more stories on our alumni stories page.

Ready to build your career in finance?

An international finance and accounting internship is more than just a valuable addition to your resume—it's an opportunity to develop practical financial experience, strengthen your analytical skills and build the commercial confidence employers look for in future finance professionals.

Whether you're interested in corporate finance, accounting, investment management, financial analysis or FinTech, we'll help you find an internship that aligns with your interests and supports your long-term career goals.